NCT’s leader Taeyong was right—this is NCT 127’s “most NCT 127-esque” song and album yet.
On October 6, 2023, at 1 P.M. KST, NCT 127 made their powerful comeback with their 5th studio album, “Fact Check,” along with the music video for their title track of the same name 2 hours later. This was their second comeback of the year, following the release of the repackaged version of their 4th studio album, “Ay-Yo” in February.
The album was described by NCT 127 themselves as an album that captures the vitality and essence of Seoul, South Korea. According to member Mark in their press conference for the album’s release, “We aimed to encapsulate the richness of Seoul with our new album…As can be seen from our team name, our root is in Seoul. We want to solidify our identity this time, showing how we can harmonize with the city.”
This can be seen from their teaser images and their cinematic “Deities of Seoul” clip.
“Fact Check” features 9 tracks, with the participation of members Taeyong, Taeil, and Mark for some of the tracks. The track video for the song “Angel Eyes” was released 4 days prior, where the members were seen singing with the Han River as their background. The album’s title track, “Fact Check,” is an intense track blending synth rhythms and afro-beat sounds that expresses the group’s confidence in their performance.
Leader Taeyong had created the choreography for the track, which according to the members, “had surpassed the original version.” “He exuded confidence and I thought it was really cool. Our leader, who knows each of us very well, came up with the dance moves that perfectly match our styles.” Said Haechan.
The music video for “Fact Check” sees the different NCT 127 members in iconic spots in Seoul—Gyeongbokgung Palace, Yeouido, Incheon Bridge, and more.
NCTzens praised NCT 127 and their newest album, where each track did not miss in hitting musical excellence. Despite “Fact Check” being an easier track to listen to, as mentioned by one of the members during their showcase, the group made sure that it was a “product of their resolute dedication.”
proud would be an understatement 🥹 pic.twitter.com/D61Rsarco0
— on this day (@127RCHIVE) October 6, 2023
mark vibing to fact check pic.twitter.com/yoWNqM8Sl5
— ً (@LMKFEED) October 6, 2023
Fact Check at #1 on the Hot 100 Chart 🥹 pic.twitter.com/g4VdZuizS3
— 링 (@NCTDAOYlNG) October 6, 2023
All tracks from ‘Fact Check’ by @NCTsmtown_127 are now simultaneously charting on MelOn TOP100. pic.twitter.com/j6fuBbjULN
— Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) October 6, 2023
nct 127 fact check mega crew mission pic.twitter.com/Yi4B0sTMCh
— ㅎ (@Ieemarkees) October 6, 2023
NCT 127 dancing Fact Check in Gyeongbokgung palace ❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/QeS4k83mr2
— ً (@nctymisfit) October 6, 2023
NCT 127 : FACT CHECK
CHOREOGRAPHY BY. TAEYONG pic.twitter.com/kenqpCO3lI— 태유연 🌹 (@taeyeweon) October 6, 2023
NCT 127 ARE YOU SEEING THISSSSS AMONG ALL THE DIGIMONS pic.twitter.com/587lgowE5Y
— little light 🩵🌊 (@ddoingxo) October 6, 2023
231007 [CHARTS] #NCT127 'Fact Check' Melon streams (4 AM KST):
Album — 2,430,800
Fact Check — 667,400
Space — 307,400
Parade — 277,300
Angel Eyes — 285,100
Yacht — 263,700
Je Ne Sais Quoi — 165,300
Love is a beauty — 162,900
Misty — 151,300
Real life — 148,600With 10 hours… pic.twitter.com/nijNXFY5yI
— NCT 127 Central (@127CENTRAL) October 6, 2023
the producer said ‘sing’ and nct 127 heard ‘end back 2 u’s career’ and went with it. pic.twitter.com/QO4qoKNS5S
— on this day (@127RCHIVE) October 6, 2023
we need an nct 127 tour where they open the shows with that title tracks remix and end it with angel eyes 🙏
— on this day (@127RCHIVE) October 6, 2023
check the facts go check that twins dancing to fact check nct 127 edit pic.twitter.com/D3NRYEye5m
— illuminaty ❤️🔥 (@chittaromi) October 6, 2023
oh it’s the way nct 127 are literally incapable of missing…god tier title track and god tier album…they’re so worthy of all the praise omg
— on this day (@127RCHIVE) October 6, 2023
When they were dancing on the highway with like 50+ backup dancers??? WHEW 🤤🤤🤤 CHOREOGRAPHER LEE TAEYONG AND 127!!! YOU DID AMAZING!!!
CHECK THE FACTS WITH NCT 127#FactCheck_OutNow #NCT127 pic.twitter.com/7MA3CK1CfH
— ً. (@9597jaeyong) October 6, 2023
nct 127 performing fact check at gyeongbokgung palace is a cultural reset pic.twitter.com/kSkH8Mhj7n
— ㅇㅇ (@dearestyunoh) October 6, 2023
NCT 127 FACT CHECK mv is like REGULAR mv's sister 🔥 they sit together pic.twitter.com/OOqZeUoiKB
— ja ✧.*。 (@NCT20RESONANCE) October 6, 2023
Once again, thank you for the newest album, our NCT 127! World tour soon, please?
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